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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2161
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R. & Summers, D.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Located in part of a large patch of mature native bush. Rare in the Lyttelton harbour basin (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Griselinia
Species: littoralis
Common names: broadleaf,
Height: 7.30m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 390 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 124.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 12.80m
Crown Spread B: 8.40m
Avg. Crown Spread: 10.60m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Veteran tree with large decay pockets.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Usal canopy suppression for being surrounded by other mature natives.
Champion Tree Score: 186
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
19 Nov 2025 Hammer, J.R. & Summers, D.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.69207816241897 / 172.7001934051514
Location Name: Summit Walkway
Address: Western Valley Rd
Suburb: Teddington
City/Town: Lyttelton
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Park at Port Levy Car Park, walk in approx 20 mins, the tree is downhill from the track
Public Accessibility: Public Walkway
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 19 Nov 2025
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